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Fri 11 Nov 2007Dr Hugh Gibbons dies, aged 91Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has expressed his sadness at the death of the former Fianna Fáil TD and All-Ireland football winner for Roscommon, Dr Hugh Gibbons, who died on Tuesday evening at the age of 91.Dr Gibbons lived a long life full to the brim of achievement and public service and was one of Roscommon's favourite son's, Mr Ahern said.